RULE: 2.21 - RESPONSIBILITY/LIABILITY FOR CONTAINER EQUIPMENT Eff: 21FEB2025

Effective 21FEB2025
Filed 21FEB2025
Filing Codes I

The Shipper and/or Consignee shall be responsible for the
safety and security of any trailer/container in its possession
under any provision of this Rule or this Tariff, and for
any damage or injury to or loss of the trailer/container arising
out of the use, operation, maintenance or possession of
such trailer/container by the Shipper, Consignee or their agent.
Additionally the Shipper and/or Consignee shall be
responsible for the removal of all blocking, bracing,
strapping, paper or debris from the trailer/container, or for any
solid or liquid contamination of any part of the trailer/container
furnished to Shipper, and further shall be liable for the
cost of cleaning and/or deodorization of the trailer/container to
the satisfaction of the Carrier.  Actual cleaning and/or
deodorization of the trailer/container MUST be performed prior to
return of the trailer/container to the Carrier.  Any and all
charges for such cleaning services shall be for the account
of the Shipper and/or Consignee.

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